Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bloss said the prosecution was looking for a plea of "guilty as charged" at this point. But he also said he needed more time to talk to witnesses, including police officers.

Burke then asked Limpert to adjourn the case. The judge adjourned the case until Jan. 30.

Spruill, 21, is facing charges of second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct. Rene, also 21, is facing charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Both were arrested following a scuffle with Syracuse police near the intersection of Euclid and Livingston avenues about 1:15 a.m. Dec. 2.

According to Syracuse police and court documents, Rene was standing in the middle of the street yelling obscenities, obstructing traffic and "acting in a violent manner." When police tried to handcuff Rene after he refused to move out of the street, Spruill grabbed an officer and tried to pull him away from Rene, officials reported.

Spruill also is accused of engaging in a physical confrontation on the public sidewalk during a "large and unruly disturbance."

Head coach Doug Marrone has said both players are eligible for the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 29 at Yankee Stadium. Marrone told ESPN CNY Radio on Wednesday that Spruill will play in the game.